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Long Island Youth Organizers Speak On Changing Gun Legislation in New York
More than 500 protesters rallied around the Nassau County Legislature back in June to call for action against gun violence. Baldwin resident Nicolette Carrion was one of them. She said her concern for gun laws in America encouraged her to help organize the March for Our Lives demonstration alongside peers …
Q&A: Member of the Shinnecock Nation Speaks on the Fight to Free Beach Access for Tribe Members
On July 9, members of the Shinnecock Nation and their allies held a protest to demand that the Southampton Village Board of Trustees give free …
Q&A: LGBT Network Gives Long Islanders the Family and Foundation they Need to Live Unapologetically
Being a member of the LGBTQ community is not easy. Potential discrimination, isolation and health risks are just some of the obstacles that members of …
Q&A: Dr. Minghao Liu Shares How the New York and Long Island LGBTQ+ Community Can Access Proper Healthcare
Dr. Minghao Liu, a New York physician who specializes in LGBTQ healthcare, recently appeared on Today. She now joins Shades of Long Island for a …
International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Owners Show Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine
Beatricia Brun was in college when she started incorporating yoga into her routine. On weekends, she would travel from Stony Brook University to Syosset, where …
Entertainment
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Travel Destinations
What’s your favorite part about traveling? What’s your least favorite? This week, we’re discussing our most memorable travel experiences – the good and the bad. …
“American Idol” Star and Patchogue’s Christian Guardino Releases New Single “Higher”
Singer and “American Idol” breakout Star Christian Guardino, has taken the country by storm with his soulful sounds and effortless riffs. The 21-year-old first made …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Social Media Pet Peeves
Social media can be a great thing…but it can also be annoying. This week we’re talking about our social media pet peeves. Like when someone …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Summer Memories: Summers as a Child
Summertime is almost here, and this week we’re reminiscing on how we spent our summers as a child. What are your most looking forward to …
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BREAKING NEWS: Amityville High School Staff Member Allegedly Used Racial Slur During Football Game
A recent incident at Amityville Memorial High School occurred in which the school’s athletic supervisor …
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Long Island Rap Radar Aims to Make its Mark On the World By Helping Artists For Free
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world like a ton of bricks, people have turned their attention further into the technological and online world. Everyone …
WM20s – the Media House Putting On For Long Island
It was unlikely that young Long Islanders Anthony “Ant” Guardado, 24, and Fradin Louis, 25 knew that they were going to co-found a serious media …
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Long Island Drag Culture – What’s Hot What’s Not and How it’s a Form of Self-Expression
What started as a form of minstrel entertainment in the late 1800s, Drag culture is now one of the most renowned aspects of the gay …
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Tee Talk – Episode 17 Ft. Full Of Soul Interview
This Tee Talk interview with Kadasia is full of soul, literally! Kadasia is the owner of the Long Island-based catering company, Full of Soul. Watch …
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International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Owners Show Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine
Beatricia Brun was in college when she started incorporating yoga into her routine. On weekends, she would travel from Stony Brook University to Syosset, where …
Controversial Bill that Would Let Cops Sue Protestors Vetoed By Laura Curran
A highly disputed bill that would classify cops and other first responders as a “protected class” was struck down by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran …
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